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Picking a qualified veterinarian for your bird is not a decision that you should take lightly. While there are a lot of vets that work with dogs and cats, finding an avian vet many not be as easy. Here are some things to do to find a good vet for your bird:Finding oneFirst, try the yellow pages or do internet searches to find someone local. Referencing the Association of Avian Veterinarians can also help you find a qualified vet near you.Asking questionsTry to set up informational meetings with the vets you are considering. Find out things such as when they...

Quarantine periods, self-isolation, and lockdowns can be very stressful on families, but there are some family members who love everyone being together, all day long, all the time – the family dogs. Whether you have one dog or a pack of four-legged family members, readjusting after quarantine can be a challenge, but there are easy ways pet owners can help their dogs cope. Why Dogs Love Quarantine Dogs are pack animals, well-adapted to group dynamics. They’re naturally social, and humans are their pack. When their pack is home all day, the dog feels more secure in its social structure and...

There are several different reasons dogs lose water from their body. A few ways this can happen is through panting, urinating, and evaporation through the feet and other body surfaces. Obviously, dogs replenish their fluids by drinking water or other liquids, and also by eating moist foods. Even a relatively small drop in their water content such as four to five percent, could result in signs of dehydration. Maintaining a constant fluid content is as important in dogs as it is for humans.Symptoms:Your dog’s skin will lose elasticity as it loses it’s moisture. Younger, fatter dogs will have more elasticity...